Halle Berry learns fate in bitter custody battle with ex Olivier Martinez after explosive abuse claims

See more of our coverage in your search results. Halle Berry has scored a major victory in her bitter custody battle with ex-husband Olivier Martinez. On Thursday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Shelley Kaufman tossed out Martinez’s request for a domestic violence restraining order protecting himself and their 13-year-old son, Maceo, and lifted the temporary restrictions imposed on the actress. The ruling comes as a big win for Berry, who has accused Martinez of escalating their custody dispute by alleging she abused their teenager. “We are extremely pleased that the Court has dissolved the TRO,” Berry’s attorney, Marina Beck, told Page Six exclusively. “As we move forward, Halle is determined to continue to focus on the well-being and best interests of her family.” A source added, “This is a huge win for Halle.” Martinez’s attorney did not immediately respond to our request for comment. Page Six can also confirm that the former couple’s custody arrangement from the previously granted temporary restraining order will remain in place until the matter is addressed at a future hearing. The judge overseeing Halle Berry (pictured in October) and ex-husband Olivier Martinez’s domestic violence restraining order and custody case involving their 13-year-old son, Maceo, has reached a decision. Giles Harrison/London Entertainment for Page Six Martinez (pictured in October) requested a domestic violence restraining order protecting himself and Maceo after accusing the actress of abusing the teenager. London Entertainment Kaufman’s decision follows nearly four hours of sealed testimony from Maceo on Oct. 19, the first day of the hearing, as his therapist and a school official also took the stand. Berry and Martinez testified, too, with the latter storming out of the courtroom and using profanity as he appeared agitated and upset by the closed-door discussions. Berry’s 18-year-old daughter, Nahla Aubry, and her fiancé, Van Hunt, also testified in a closed courtroom over the course of the nine-day proceeding. Aubry previously defended her mother in a court declaration, stating she was “shocked” by the abuse accusations and had never witnessed her behave aggressively toward her half-brother. Martinez, 60, accused Berry, also 60, of physically abusing Maceo — including choking him during a Sept. 26 altercation — in a domestic violence restraining order request. He also asked for sole legal and physical custody. The judge’s decision follows nearly four hours of sealed testimony from Maceo (pictured) on the first day of the hearing. BACKGRID Berry (pictured with Maceo in October) has consistently denied the allegations. 4CRNS, WCP, JAVILEs / BACKGRID Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! Kaufman granted Martinez’s request for a temporary protective order on Oct. 1. Berry, meanwhile, has consistently denied the allegations detailed in the filing. “There is voluminous evidence, including numerous judicial rulings, that Olivier Martinez repeatedly violated court orders and interfered with necessary therapeutic and educational interventions to the detriment of his and Halle Berry’s minor son, Maceo — misconduct for which Mr. Martinez has already been legally sanctioned,” her attorney, Marina Beck, previously told Page Six. The “Monster’s Ball” star had asked the judge to deny Martinez’s restraining order request and lift the temporary restrictions. Martine (pictured in October) alleged that Berry choked Maceo during an altercation in September. BlueLoveImages / BACKGRID Berry’s fiancé, Van Hunt, was by her side during the proceedings (pictured). Giles Harrison/London Entertainment for Page Six She accused the French actor of escalating their custody dispute and interfering with their son’s educational and therapeutic needs. Berry sought sole legal custody of Maceo, which would give her greater authority over decisions involving his health, education and welfare, while proposing that the former couple continue an alternating-week living arrangement. Additionally, she asked to expand her existing tie-breaking authority to cover decisions involving the teen’s health, education and welfare. The Oscar winner and Martinez were married from July 2013 until their separation two years later. They were declared legally single in December 2016 before finalizing their divorce in August 2023. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. 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